Da Vinci Connect News and Updates 3/28/24

March 28th, 2024

From Your Administrative Team

Hello Da Vinci Connect Families,

We hope everyone celebrating Easter, Holi and Eid Fitr in the coming days is able to celebrate with peace, joy, and loved ones.

Exhibition is on 4/16 and 4/18! See below for important details and look out for more information from your teachers in Canvas!

Starting the week after Exhibition, our 3rd-8th grade students will engage in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). This testing is mandated by the state of California. Each student will take two language arts tests, and two math tests. Students in 5th/7th grade will also take the Physical Fitness Test, and students in 5th/8th will also take the California Science Test (CAST). Students will be given several breaks throughout each testing session--tests are untimed and students will be given additional time as needed. You can view our tentative schedule HERE. To find out more about the statewide assessments, parents can visit the CAASPP website. The state requires at least 95% student participation in these assessments to avoid specific consequences. Please watch this archived video to hear more about our stance on state testing and some important information about how state testing impacts our school HERE. Thank you in advance for trusting us to navigate this experience humanely with your students!

Finally, check out this opportunity to celebrate the end of Women's History Month on 3/30!

Have a beautiful Spring Break!

Kaitlin (she/her) and Robin (she/her)

Cesar Chavez Day

Friday March 29--no school or homeschool

Spring Break

Monday April 1-Friday April 5--no school or homeschool

Partial Solar Eclipse!

Monday 4/8 from 11:00-11:30

We are very excited to witness the eclipse on April 8 ^th between 11:00-11:30! We have eclipse glasses for the students/ staff and will be taking time to go outside and experience the fun. If you have a Thursday/ Friday student and they would like to come and join us, feel free to bring them to campus between 11:00-11:30 on Monday (please stay to supervise). We have plenty of eclipse glasses for anyone who can make it. If any parent is interested in helping students make solar eclipse viewers, please reach out.

PAC Meeting Slide deck

Thank you to everyone who participated in our PAC meeting this week! You can review the slide deck HERE

It's Time to Order Yearbooks!

We are excited to offer a yearbook again this year! To purchase, scan the QR code below or go to THIS LINK to log in/create an account. You can find more information about our yearbook and purchasing options HERE!

PAC Meeting

Monday 3/25 at 5:00pm via ZOOM

Join us on zoom for our next Parent Advisory Committee meeting! We will be reviewing our LCAP #5 goals and giving an update on WASC. Join us online to discuss these items and more!

Exhibition!

Tues. April 16 and Thurs. April 18

Our students and staff are preparing for Spring Exhibition! This signature practice (and mandatory event) is one of the most special evenings of the year--it's a beautiful opportunity to support all students in celebrating their learning and the opportunity to present to many members of our community!

As you begin to prepare, please remember that there is a Business Attire Exhibition Dress code for students. We will have an Exhibition closet available for families after Spring Break to shop and borrow Exhibition clothes as needed!

More details, including student presentation times, will be coming from classroom teachers in the next couple of weeks!

Middle School Dance! SAVE THE DATE!

Friday May 3rd at the Black Box Theater 201 N. Douglas St

Time TBD

Weekly planning committee meetings- facilitated by Activities Coordinator Jahmal Durham.

Attention Middle School Students

If you have not taken the Middle School Dance Survey===>

email: jdurham@davincischools.org for details!

Core 5 Community Service Seminar: Donations Requested!

Community Service Seminar is running a donation drive for Saint Margaret’s Center, a homeless shelter. Please bring hygiene items to the front office. These items consist of size 6 diapers, body wash, shaving cream, combs, deodorant, conditioner, shampoo, and toothpaste. This is due by March 28, so please donate.

-Lukas, Ryder, and Andrew from Core 5

Mr. Mason's Virtual Art Classes Are Back!

Every Wednesday from 2-3pm

Live ZOOM Art Class with Mr. Mason. Join us virtually for art classes each week!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2029821176

Summer Athletics Camps Hosted by WUSD + Da Vinci Schools!

Registration Opens March 1

Is your 4th-8th grade student interested in participating in a summer athletics camp? Learn more about this first time offering HERE!

Daily Read Alouds on Zoom!

M-F 9:00am

Want a connective way to begin your homeschool days? Join Nancy each day at 9:00am on zoom for a virtual read aloud! This invitation is for all ages, regardless of grade level or cohort! You can join her on zoom HERE

Da Vinci Connect Gear!

we are excited to share that we have an online store with new t-shirt designs for the 23-24 school year! We are honored to partner with Mychal's Learning Place for our printing needs. Take a look at our online store to purchase Da Vinci Connect t-shirts and hoodies, in youth AND adult sizes!

Email Connect K-8 Front Office |

Email Kaitlin | Email Robin | Office Phone (310) 725-5800

K-8 Parent Educator Resource Website | Family Handbook | School Calendar

Have a great week!

~ Your DV Connect Team